SB11 Arkansas Minority Health Commission Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2026-2027

Arkansas SB11, an appropriations measure for the Arkansas Minority Health Commission, has cleared the Senate and received favorable committee action. The bill authorizes funding for the Department of Health's minority health programming during the 2026-2027 fiscal biennium. The Joint Budget Committee returned the bill with a Do Pass recommendation on April 14, 2026.

For affected parties including state health agencies and community health organizations, this bill represents potential funding continuity for minority health initiatives. Stakeholders should monitor the bill's progress through the House and subsequent appropriations processes to ensure alignment with program funding expectations.